WHO May Declare First Pandemic in 41 Years

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - 3:01pm

The World Health Organization said Tuesday a spike in swine flu cases in Australia may push it to finally announce the first flu pandemic in 41 years. It also expressed concern about an unusual rise in severe illness from the disease in Canada.

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